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So I get some cactus to cook.... its supposed to be good for my asthma/swelling.

So I cook it... its really sour! and slimy... so its a vegatble and I am trying to make it more um... edible. The slime factor makes it so I have to make it taste great. Its hard to eat without making my eyes water.

So what should I try to add to it to make it less sour?

Any suggestions are welcome, especially my south westerners (USA or anyone else) who knows how to cook this plant.

I love it in chili or a stir fry!

purplethunder3121 said:

I love it in chili or a stir fry!

:hm2:

chilli huh? Imma have to do that! TYVM!

which veggies are added for the stir fry?

paintedlady said:

purplethunder3121 said:

I love it in chili or a stir fry!

:hm2:

chilli huh? Imma have to do that! TYVM!

which veggies are added for the stir fry?

You can add whatever you want but I am partial to veggies and seasonings that go along with the sour taste of cactus--which I think are eggplant, zuchinni, onions, garlic, and assorted peppers. Also, don't cook the cactus for too long--then it gets slimey like okra. Put the chopped up cactus in at the end of your cooking and briefly heat it--whether it is in a chili dish or stir-fry. My favorite is--hands down--chili, with zuchinni, onions, tomatoes, and peppers added. Hope this helps! Also, pickled cactus is a real treat!

[Edited 3/18/11 3:04am]

purplethunder3121 said:

paintedlady said:

:hm2:

chilli huh? Imma have to do that! TYVM!

which veggies are added for the stir fry?

You can add whatever you want but I am partial to veggies and seasonings that go along with the sour taste of cactus--which I think are eggplant, zuchinni, onions, garlic, and assorted peppers. Also, don't cook the cactus for too long--then it gets slimey like okra. Put the chopped up cactus in at the end of your cooking and briefly heat it--whether it is in a chili dish or stir-fry. My favorite is--hands down--chili, with zuchinni, onions, tomatoes, and peppers added. Hope this helps! Also, pickled cactus is a real treat!

[Edited 3/18/11 3:04am]

OMG! Thank you! I just made it with my eggs/ chicken, onions, garlic, cilantro and cheddar... sauteed w/ olive oil. I'll break out my wok for the cactus instead. Maybe throw in some shrimp too.

I like to make martinis out of the fruit (tuna) ... I love the fruit!

So I will try the recommendations. I need to add more peppers to my cooking regimen ... I usually just cook the sweet (minis) and bell peppers.

I know nothing of south western food really, I am Puerto Rican and the food is different.

Still the cuisine is wonderful, I am trying the chili tonight! TYVM!!!